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CHICAGO – The Chicago City Council voted to approve several plans on Thursday, including an Obama Center deal, plans to build a new Chicago Fire stadium, and a plan to allow more accessory dwelling units in an effort to expand affordable housing. The vote for affordable dwellings came after aldermen agreed to a compromise plan to allow residents to build or convert their property into ADUs. Some alders wanted more say in whether such housing would be allowed in their own wards. Obama Center deal: The City Council also voted to approve the Jackson Park Housing Pilot, a combined ordinance…
CHICAGO – It’s been a pleasant Thursday with highs in the 70s. Warmer air is set to build in Friday and stick around through the weekend. Tonight will be clear and calm with lows dropping into the low to mid 50s for most suburbs, but a little warmer in Chicago and near the lakefront — mid to upper 50s. Future forecast: Full sunshine returns Friday with highs soaring into the lower 80s. Temperatures will be running around ten degrees above normal tomorrow into early next week. Nothing but sunshine is expected Saturday, Sunday, and Monday with highs in the lower…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection boats head east along the Chicago River towards Lake Michigan on Sept. 25, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) CHICAGO – According to the Chicago Tribune, U.S. Customs and Border Protection boats were on the Chicago River on Thursday. The boats were docked near the Chicago Harbor Lock to stage marine vessels at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility by Navy Pier. What we know: The Chicago Tribune states that four Customs and Border Protection boats were seen heading east on the Chicago River Thursday afternoon. The officials on the boats were reportedly…
CHICAGO – A Chicago neighborhood has landed a top spot on a new list of the world’s coolest places to live and visit. What we know: TimeOut has ranked Avondale as the world’s fifth coolest neighborhood in its 2025 list. The northwest-side community, nicknamed “Bricktown” for its historic brickyards, is known for its mix of two-flats, bungalows and an eclectic blend of longtime establishments and newer businesses. Mexican and Puerto Rican flags at a storefront on North Milwaukee Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Photographer: Taylor Glascock/Bloomberg via Getty Images The magazine…
CHICAGO – A woman selling tamales on Chicago’s Southwest Side was taken into custody by federal immigration agents Thursday morning, her fiancé told FOX 32. What we know: Laura Murillo, who is in her 50s and has lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, was detained near a BP gas station at 47th Street and Western Avenue, according to her fiancé, Jaime Perez. Murillo often sells tamales at that corner. Perez said he received a frantic call from her at 7:32 a.m. “She was being detained and there was somebody behind her,” Perez said. “I told her to…
CHICAGO – Granny flats, the Obama Center, and a new stadium for the Chicago fire are the big ticket items Chicago lawmakers are weighing at Thursday’s city council meeting. The meeting was delayed a few hours, but they are getting ready to vote. Granny flats: Granny flats are accessory dwelling units. This compromise ordinance would allow between 1–3 granny flat conversions per block per year. But aldermen would need to opt in for their wards. So some alders that aren’t fans of converting garage space or attic space or coach houses can choose not to opt in. It is…
Megyn Kelly Defends Conservative Values at College Event Virginia Tech – In a recent appearance at Virginia Tech, conservative commentator Megyn Kelly stood firm in the face of challenging questions from students. The event, hosted by Turning Point USA (TPUSA), saw Kelly engage in a spirited discussion about political rhetoric and responsibility. One student questioned Kelly’s support for a president who, according to the student, contributed to the kind of heated language that led to violence. The student specifically referenced the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, implying a connection between the president’s words and the actions of Kirk’s killer. Kelly…
Los Angeles County Faces Scrutiny After Deadly Wildfires LOS ANGELES – A new report is raising concerns about how Los Angeles County handled emergency alerts during the deadly wildfires in January. The review, conducted by an outside group, points to a lack of resources and outdated procedures that caused delays in warning people to evacuate. The fires, which swept through Altadena and Pacific Palisades, tragically resulted in the loss of more than 30 lives and the destruction of thousands of homes. County officials commissioned the report to understand what went wrong and how to prevent similar tragedies in the future.…
A mom in California is facing charges after her two-year-old son died during bath time. Police in Placentia said they got a call on September 22 about a little boy who wasn’t breathing. When officers and paramedics arrived, they found the child in the bathroom and tried to save him. The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, but sadly, he didn’t make it. The mom, Melissa Lynn Beisel, 40, was also in the bathroom and had some injuries. Police said they weren’t life-threatening. Investigators say Beisel was giving her son a bath in a plastic bin in the shower.…
Dallas Shooting at ICE Facility: A Nation Divided? A tragic event unfolded in Dallas, Texas, as a 29-year-old man, identified as Joshua Jahn, opened fire at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The incident has sparked renewed debate about the rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement and the safety of those who serve our nation. According to reports, Jahn targeted a bus carrying detainees being escorted into the facility. One detainee lost their life, and two others were wounded before Jahn took his own life. While no law enforcement officers were injured, the event has raised serious concerns about the…